Hrm, ok , what I ment by SW hate is that its been quite obvious to me after the ST that SW shows create a visceral reaction in fans. Its very much all or nothing with fans. The ST had some redeeming elements surely? Parts of it that were good? Same with this show? But no, some fans really will not see that, because they are black and white when it comes to viewing this property.
Once they determine its on the “bad” list, no matter what the film/show does, it becomes a fodder for picking apart every detail….even things we have seen before in more “loved” SW films. Or things that shouldn't be deal breakers. I didnt care for the whole vespa chase scene myself, but I did enjoy the Hutt scenes quite a bit. So, overall it was a wash for me that episode.
As far as BF goes, I could care less what any publication says about his character. To ME he has always been a minor character, that was WAY over blown in his fandom, mostly due to fans simply liking his look. The Ewoks and Jawas have about the same screen time, and in the case of the Ewoks, they actually have more importance to the plot, but I hate them as well. So my dislike , is also viseral for thise charaters but I am willing to accept some thing wont land with my tastes , and not completely hate ROTJ or any other SW things due to some bad ideas or choices that do not appeal to me.
When I said nobody cares what I think, I was not trying to sound like a martyr cause on the other side of the coin, I dont care what anyone else thinks either. I watch and like what I want too. Youtube videos with a billion “likes” that trash seemly everything wouldnt change my mind on what I find entertaining. Although sometimes I wonder about people whom may seem to form opinions based on the top youtube videos about any given product. We often see it here, and I am not sure how that affects opinions on anything, or just reinforces that visceral reaction? I am glad so far most of the current members do not feel obligated to post Youtube videos supporting their opinions like that somehow makes them more valid. Nothing anyone says really would sway anyones overall opinion of anything SW anyway.
When it comes to visceral SW hate, SW fans are the best at it. Even now I can remeber Rouge One getting quite a bit of that hate, but time seems to have mellowed that out.
I think the same think is happening to Solo, which was almost universally hated, especially on this forum, but now seems to command more respect among many viewers in general. Solo is probably the best representation of that visceral reaction being tamed over time.
So far, overall, I am enjoying the show, proably a 6.5 out of ten. The second episode was the best, followed by the firat and finally the 3rd. Not much to rewatch so far…..hence the rating.
I can hope this thread does not turn into a crap feast of constant badgering of this show like the ST thread did….it really ruined it for people who wanted to talk about the show and not just try to outdo the next guy in trashing it.
I do not mind the critics really, but the constant harping and contiunal pounding away at the same perceived flaws really gets tiring wading through. And thats a shame for thise whom may wanna discuss….you know….the plot and character development?
Just curious, because I asked this of the people on the ST as well, and got some really good answers….
What would you want to see of BF? I saw a few examples of what people want to see, and then some really stupid ones….
Banging Fennic? If people saying that are serious, then the SW they want is nothing like the one I want. SW has always been a family adventure show, no need to thrn it into GOT or The Sopranos. I would rather see the property die in the likes of Lucas PT than see it go that direction.
